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Definition and Usage:
The term "boweth" is an archaic form of the verb "bow," which means to bend the body or incline the head as a gesture of respect, submission, or worship. In the context of the Bible, "boweth" often appears in older translations and is used to describe acts of reverence or submission to God, idols, or other figures of authority.

Biblical Context:
In the Bible, bowing is a physical expression of worship, humility, and reverence. It is an outward demonstration of an inward attitude of submission and respect. The act of bowing is frequently mentioned in the context of worshiping God, acknowledging His sovereignty, and showing respect to others.

Scriptural References:

1.Worship and Reverence to God:
· In the Old Testament, bowing is often associated with worship and reverence to God. For example, inPsalm 95:6 , it is written, "Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker." This verse emphasizes the importance of physical posture in worship as a sign of humility and submission to God.

2.Idolatry:
· The act of bowing is also mentioned in the context of idolatry, where individuals bow to false gods or idols. InIsaiah 44:17 , the prophet describes the folly of idol worship: "From the rest he makes a god, his graven image. He bows down to it and worships; he prays to it and says, 'Save me, for you are my god.'" This highlights the contrast between the worship of the one true God and the futility of idol worship.

3.Respect and Submission:
· Bowing is also a gesture of respect and submission to human authority. InGenesis 33:3 , Jacob bows to the ground seven times as he approaches his brother Esau, demonstrating his humility and desire for reconciliation: "But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother."

Theological Significance:
The act of bowing in the Bible carries deep theological significance. It is a physical manifestation of an individual's acknowledgment of God's authority and majesty. Bowing in worship is an expression of the believer's recognition of God's holiness and their own need for His grace and mercy. Conversely, bowing to idols is condemned as it represents a turning away from the true God to false deities.

Cultural and Historical Context:
In ancient Near Eastern cultures, bowing was a common practice to show respect and submission to kings, deities, and other figures of authority. This cultural practice is reflected in the biblical narrative, where bowing serves as a symbol of allegiance and reverence.

Conclusion:
While the term "boweth" itself is not commonly used in modern translations, the concept of bowing remains a vital aspect of biblical worship and reverence. It serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and submission in the believer's relationship with God.

Library

Psalm LXXXVI.
... "For I am poor and in misery." To the rich then Heboweth not down His ear: unto
the poor and him that is in misery Heboweth down His ear, that is, unto the...

Be Thou Contented.
... end will guide thee. The secret grief Thy soul thatboweth, And when relief
To give, He knoweth. Be thou contented! The sighing of...

'Tis Patience must Support You. --Heb. x. 35-37.
... every snare. To God's will patienceboweth, Doth His command fulfil, 'Mid
scorn of foes she knoweth 'Tis wisest to be still. Who...

Epistle Lxiii. To Epictetus and to the Congregation of Assur??...
... destroyed." [2712] Moreover, the Lord again speaks, and says, "They have worshipped
those whom their own fingers have made: and the mean manboweth down, and...

'Fit, Though Few'
... unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth,
him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one thatboweth down upon his...

At Last the Assembly is Dissolved, the Spectacle of this Life...
... passed away. Cleave to me, to whom every kneeboweth, of things in heaven,
and things on earth, and things under the earth. For...

After Expounding the High Estate of the Almighty, the Eternity of...
... For this cause it is that at the name of Christ "every kneeboweth, of things in
heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth [396] ." For assuredly...

Stiff-Necked Idolaters and Pliable Christians
... lives. 'Belboweth down, Nebo stoopeth, the idols are upon the beasts,'
all packed up, as it were, and ready to be carried off....

He Next Skilfully Confutes the Partial, Empty and Blasphemous...
... then, who no longer serve them which by nature are no Gods [281] , have come to
the knowledge of Him Who by nature is God, to Whom every kneeboweth "of things...

The Shepherd of Our Souls.
... beareth them on her wings: so the Lord alone did lead him, and there was no strange
god with him." And again, in the Prophet Isaiah, "Belboweth down, Nebo...

Thesaurus

Boweth (53 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceBoweth (53 Occurrences).... Genesis 23:7 And Abraham riseth
andboweth himself to the people of the land, to the sons of Heth, (YLT)....

Serveth (24 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 17:3 and goeth and serveth other gods, andboweth down to them, either
to the sun or to the moon, or to the whole host of heaven, which I have not...

Obeisance (45 Occurrences)
... Genesis 24:26 And the manboweth, and doth obeisance to Jehovah, (YLT).... Exodus
34:8 And Moses hasteth, andboweth to the earth, and doth obeisance, (YLT)....

Raiseth (33 Occurrences)
... the high places that Hezekiah his father destroyed, and raiseth altars for Baal,
and maketh a shrine, as did Ahab king of Israel, andboweth himself to all the...

Runneth (36 Occurrences)
... up his eyes and looketh, and lo, three men standing by him, and he seeth, and runneth
to meet them from the opening of the tent, andboweth himself towards the...

Attentively (35 Occurrences)
... and goeth out from the cave, and calleth after Saul, saying, 'My lord, O king!'
And Saul looketh attentively behind him, and Davidboweth -- face to the earth...

Bows (28 Occurrences)
... bowing themselves. (See NAS). Psalms 10:10 He croucheth, heboweth down, and
the helpless fall into his mighty claws. (See NAS). Psalms...

Falleth (119 Occurrences)
... Ruth 2:10 And she falleth on her face, andboweth herself to the earth, and saith
unto him, 'Wherefore have I found grace in thine eyes, to discern me, and Ia...

Riseth (165 Occurrences)
... two of the messengers come towards Sodom at even, and Lot is sitting at the gate
of Sodom, and Lot seeth, and riseth to meet them, andboweth himself -- face...

Lifteth (69 Occurrences)
... up his eyes and looketh, and lo, three men standing by him, and he seeth, and runneth
to meet them from the opening of the tent, andboweth himself towards the...

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Concordance

Boweth (53 Occurrences)

Genesis 18:2
and he lifteth up his eyes and looketh, and lo, three men standing by him, and he seeth, and runneth to meet them from the opening of the tent, andboweth himself towards the earth,
(YLT)

Genesis 19:1
And two of the messengers come towards Sodom at even, and Lot is sitting at the gate of Sodom, and Lot seeth, and riseth to meet them, andboweth himself -- face to the earth,
(YLT)

Genesis 23:7
And Abraham riseth andboweth himself to the people of the land, to the sons of Heth,
(YLT)

Genesis 23:12
And Abrahamboweth himself before the people of the land,
(YLT)

Genesis 24:26
And the manboweth, and doth obeisance to Jehovah,
(YLT)

Genesis 24:52
And it cometh to pass, when the servant of Abraham hath heard their words, that heboweth himself towards the earth before Jehovah;
(YLT)

Genesis 33:3
And he himself passed over before them, andboweth himself to the earth seven times, until his drawing nigh unto his brother,
(YLT)

Genesis 47:31
and he saith, 'Swear to me;' and he sweareth to him, and Israelboweth himself on the head of the bed.
(YLT)

Genesis 48:12
And Joseph bringeth them out from between his knees, andboweth himself on his face to the earth;
(YLT)

Exodus 18:7
And Moses goeth out to meet his father-in-law, andboweth himself, and kisseth him, and they ask one at another of welfare, and come into the tent;
(YLT)

Exodus 34:8
And Moses hasteth, andboweth to the earth, and doth obeisance,
(YLT)

Numbers 22:31
And Jehovah uncovereth the eyes of Balaam, and he seeeth the messenger of Jehovah standing in the way, and his drawn sword in his hand, and heboweth and doth obeisance, to his face;
(YLT)

Deuteronomy 17:3
and goeth and serveth other gods, andboweth down to them, either to the sun or to the moon, or to the whole host of heaven, which I have not commanded;
(DBY)

Judges 7:5
So he brought down the people unto the water: and the LORD said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one thatboweth down upon his knees to drink.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT)

Judges 7:15
And it cometh to pass, when Gideon heareth the narration of the dream and its interpretation, that heboweth himself, and turneth back unto the camp of Israel, and saith, 'Rise ye, for Jehovah hath given into your hand the camp of Midian.'
(YLT)

Ruth 2:10
And she falleth on her face, andboweth herself to the earth, and saith unto him, 'Wherefore have I found grace in thine eyes, to discern me, and I a stranger?'
(YLT)

1 Samuel 1:28
and also I have caused him to be asked for Jehovah, all the days that he hath lived -- he is asked for Jehovah;' and heboweth himself there before Jehovah.
(YLT)

1 Samuel 4:19
And his daughter-in-law, wife of Phinehas, 'is' pregnant, about to bear, and she heareth the report of the taking of the ark of God, that her father-in-law and her husband have died, and sheboweth, and beareth, for her pains have turned upon her.
(YLT)

1 Samuel 15:31
And Samuel turneth back after Saul, and Saulboweth himself to Jehovah;
(YLT)

1 Samuel 20:41
The youth hath gone, and David hath risen from Ezel, at the south, and falleth on his face to the earth, andboweth himself three times, and they kiss one another, and they weep one with another, till David exerted himself;
(YLT)

1 Samuel 24:8
and David riseth afterwards, and goeth out from the cave, and calleth after Saul, saying, 'My lord, O king!' And Saul looketh attentively behind him, and Davidboweth -- face to the earth -- and doth obeisance.
(YLT)

1 Samuel 25:23
And Abigail seeth David, and hasteth and cometh down from off the ass, and falleth before David on her face, andboweth herself to the earth,
(YLT)

1 Samuel 25:41
And she riseth andboweth herself -- face to the earth -- and saith, 'Lo, thy handmaid 'is' for a maid-servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.'
(YLT)

1 Samuel 28:14
And he saith to her, 'What 'is' his form?' and she saith, 'An aged man is coming up, and he 'is' covered with an upper robe;' and Saul knoweth that he 'is' Samuel, andboweth -- face to thee earth -- and doth obeisance.
(YLT)

2 Samuel 9:8
And heboweth himself, and saith, 'What 'is' thy servant, that thou hast turned unto the dead dog -- such as I?'
(YLT)

2 Samuel 12:20
And David riseth from the earth, and doth bathe and anoint 'himself', and changeth his raiment, and cometh in to the house of Jehovah, andboweth himself, and cometh unto his house, and asketh and they place for him bread, and he eateth.
(YLT)

2 Samuel 14:33
And Joab cometh unto the king, and declareth 'it' to him, and he calleth unto Absalom, and he cometh unto the king, andboweth himself to him, on his face, to the earth, before the king, and the king giveth a kiss to Absalom.
(YLT)

2 Samuel 15:32
And it cometh to pass, David hath come unto the top, where heboweth himself to God, and lo, to meet him 'is' Hushai the Archite, his coat rent, and earth on his head;
(YLT)

2 Samuel 18:21
And Joab saith to Cushi, 'Go, declare to the king that which thou hast seen;' and Cushiboweth himself to Joab, and runneth.
(YLT)

2 Samuel 18:28
And Ahimaaz calleth and saith unto the king, 'Peace;' and heboweth himself to the king, on his face, to the earth, and saith, 'Blessed 'is' Jehovah thy God who hath shut up the men who lifted up their hand against my lord the king.'
(YLT)

2 Samuel 24:20
And Araunah looketh, and seeth the king and his servants passing over unto him, and Araunah goeth out andboweth himself to the king -- his face to the earth.
(YLT)

1 Kings 1:16
and Bath-Shebaboweth and doth obeisance to the king, and the king saith, 'What -- to thee?'
(YLT)

1 Kings 1:23
and they declare to the king, saying, 'Lo, Nathan the prophet;' and he cometh in before the king, andboweth himself to the king, on his face to the earth.
(YLT)

1 Kings 1:31
And Bath-Shebaboweth -- face to the earth -- and doth obeisance to the king, and saith, 'Let my lord, king David, live to the age.'
(YLT)

1 Kings 1:47
and also the servants of the king have come into bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God doth make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and his throne greater than thy throne; and the kingboweth himself on the bed,
(YLT)

1 Kings 1:53
And king Solomon sendeth, and they bring him down from off the altar, and he cometh in andboweth himself to king Solomon, and Solomon saith to him, 'Go to thy house.'
(YLT)

1 Kings 2:19
And Bath-Sheba cometh in unto king Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah, and the king riseth to meet her, andboweth himself to her, and sitteth on his throne, and placeth a throne for the mother of the king, and she sitteth at his right hand.
(YLT)

1 Kings 16:31
And it cometh to pass -- hath it been light his walking in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat? -- then he taketh a wife, Jezebel daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Zidonians, and goeth and serveth Baal, andboweth himself to it,
(YLT)

1 Kings 22:53
and serveth the Baal, andboweth himself to it, and provoketh Jehovah, God of Israel, according to all that his father had done.
(YLT)

2 Kings 1:13
And he turneth and sendeth a third head of fifty and his fifty, and the third head of fifty goeth up, and cometh in, andboweth on his knees over-against Elijah, and maketh supplication unto him, and speaketh unto him, 'O man of God, let be precious, I pray thee, my soul and the soul of thy servants -- these fifty -- in thine eyes.
(YLT)

2 Kings 4:37
And she goeth in, and falleth at his feet, andboweth herself to the earth, and lifteth up her son, and goeth out.
(YLT)

2 Kings 9:24
And Jehu hath filled his hand with a bow, and smiteth Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow goeth out from his heart, and heboweth down in his chariot.
(YLT)

2 Kings 21:3
and he turneth and buildeth the high places that Hezekiah his father destroyed, and raiseth altars for Baal, and maketh a shrine, as did Ahab king of Israel, andboweth himself to all the host of the heavens, and serveth them.
(YLT)

2 Kings 21:21
and walketh in all the way that his father walked in, and serveth the idols that his father served, andboweth himself to them,
(YLT)

1 Chronicles 21:21
And David cometh in unto Ornan, and Ornan looketh attentively, and seeth David, and goeth out from the threshing-floor, andboweth himself to David -- face to the earth.
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 20:18
And Jehoshaphatboweth -- face to the earth -- and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem have fallen before Jehovah, to bow themselves to Jehovah.
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 33:3
and he turneth and buildeth the high places that Hezekiah his father hath broken down, and raiseth altars for Baalim, and maketh shrines, andboweth himself to all the host of the heavens, and serveth them.
(YLT)

Psalms 10:10
He croucheth, heboweth down, And the helpless fall by his strong ones.
(ASV DBY JPS YLT)

Proverbs 12:25
Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
(See JPS YLT)

Isaiah 2:8
And its land is full of idols, To the work of its hands itboweth itself, To that which its fingers have made,
(YLT)

Isaiah 2:9
And the mean manboweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not.
(KJV JPS WBS YLT)

Isaiah 44:15
And it hath been for man to burn, And he taketh of them, and becometh warm, Yea, he kindleth 'it', and hath baked bread, Yea, he maketh a god, andboweth himself, He hath made it a graven image, And he falleth down to it.
(YLT)

Isaiah 46:1
Belboweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Subtopics

Boweth

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